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Does “Expired” Mean the DBS Check Has Expired?

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Written by Ben nicholas
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No.

When an application shows as expired in our system:

  • This does not mean the DBS check itself has expired.

  • There is no predetermined legal expiry date for a DBS check.

Reason:

  • The person could receive a new conviction or other recordable matter at any time after the date of the check.

  • A DBS check is therefore only fully accurate on the date it was issued.

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